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Growing [[mycelium]] should be kept in an ideal temperature range. For example, P. cubensis colonizes most rapidly between 75-80°F (24-27°C). Temperatures higher than this range may kill the [[mycelium]] and encourage growth of [[contaminant]]s, and temperatures lower than this range may slow down colonization. While the mycelium is growing it will generate a considerable amount of heat and can suffer harm if it is placed in too high of a temperature. If the mycelium is growing from within a jar, the ambient air around the jar should not rise substantially above room temperature since the mycelium in the jar will be a few degrees warmer. |
Growing [[mycelium]] should be kept in an ideal temperature range. For example, P. cubensis colonizes most rapidly between 75-80°F (24-27°C). Temperatures higher than this range may kill the [[mycelium]] and encourage growth of [[contaminant]]s, and temperatures lower than this range may slow down colonization. While the mycelium is growing it will generate a considerable amount of heat and can suffer harm if it is placed in too high of a temperature. If the mycelium is growing from within a jar, the ambient air around the jar should not rise substantially above room temperature since the mycelium in the jar will be a few degrees warmer. |
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− | Until recently, it was commonly held that maintaining a higher ambient temperature was necessary to accelerate [[mycelium]] growth. Various incubation techniques such as the [[heat bomb incubator]] and [[tub-in-tub incubator]] were developed for this purpose. Unless the room where a set of jars are incubating is below 72°F or 22°C, an incubator should not be necessary. Even in cold rooms, simply placing the incubating jars on top of a large appliance like a refrigerator will provide sufficient heat. |
+ | Until recently, it was commonly held that maintaining a higher ambient temperature was necessary to accelerate [[mycelium]] growth. Various incubation techniques such as the [[heat bomb incubator]] and [[tub-in-tub incubator]] were developed for this purpose. Unless the room where a set of jars are incubating is below 72°F or 22°C, an incubator should not be necessary. Even in cold rooms, simply placing the incubating jars on top of a large appliance like a refrigerator will provide sufficient heat. |
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